Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator Job Details Location: Lexington, KY Salary: $17.76-28.43/hour Employment Type: Staff (Full-Time) Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week) Required Education: BA Required Experience: 1 year Required License/Registration/Certification: None Physical Requirements: This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week) Job Summary Overview Provides support to talent acquisition partners through communication and recruitment activities, including offer letter preparation, compensation validation, applicant record maintenance, and initiation of pre-employment workflows Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations throughout the talent acquisition process Collaborates with HR partners and hiring departments to align documentation requirements with hiring goals and deliver timely, effective hiring outcomes Supports continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen university hiring processes, candidate engagement, retention, and offer acceptance Responsibilities Prepare and route offer letters accurately and within established timelines Validate compensation information for accuracy and alignment and confirm that candidates meet minimum position requirements Maintain accurate, complete, and secure applicant records within the applicant tracking system Initiate and monitor pre-employment workflows Collaborate and communicate with Compensation, Workforce Management, talent acquisition partners, and hiring departments to ensure accuracy and align documentation requirements with hiring goals Provide timely and professional communication to internal partners and candidates throughout assigned hiring activities Handle applicant and employee information with appropriate confidentiality and discretion Identify routine issues, recommend solutions when appropriate, and refer complex or unusual matters to the appropriate talent acquisition partner or supervisor Contribute to continuous improvement efforts supporting departmental and university hiring processes Participate in the development and implementation of work unit procedures Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and established talent acquisition procedures Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 1 year of related experience Strong customer service and relationship-building skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work within established timelines Problem-solving, critical-thinking, planning, and time-management skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling applicant and employee information No license, registration, or certification required Skills / Knowledge / Abilities We are seeking an individual with initiative, superior customer service focus, team oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships. A successful candidate will also have HR professional knowledge, the ability to multi-task with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Solid time management, problem solving, critical thinking, follow-through, and planning and organizational skills are all critical to the success in this position and a high level of respect for confidentiality is a must. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Deadline to Apply 10/26/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions

• Please describe a time when you exceeded a customer's expectations. (Open Ended Question)
• Please tell me about a time when attention to detail was essential. What was the task or project and how did you ensure accuracy? (Open Ended Question)
• Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience in human resources, talent acquisition/recruiting, employment, staffing, onboarding, or supporting hiring processes.